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NJ S468

NJ S468
Prohibits sale, distribution, and use of urea as an ice melt.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits the sale and use of urea as an ice melt in the State, but does not prohibit any of its other uses. An ice melt, as defined in the bill, is a substance applied to an outdoor surface for the purpose of melting or removing ice or snow, or as a preventative measure against the formation of ice. Urea, as also defined in the bill, is the nitrogen-producing substance and commercially produced products often used as fertilizer, but also used to melt, prevent the formation of, or remove ice. The bill specifies that the term urea may include ammonia sulfates used to melt, prevent the formation of, or remove ice, but does not include rock salt. The bill also establishes a civil penalty of up to $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for the second and each subsequent offense, for violations of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of urea, a nitrogen-producing substance commonly used as fertilizer but also effective at melting ice, as an "ice melt," which is defined as any substance applied to outdoor surfaces to melt or remove ice and snow or prevent its formation. Importantly, this ban specifically targets urea's use as an ice melt and does not affect any other applications of the substance, nor does it include rock salt in the definition of urea for this purpose. Violators face civil penalties, with a fine of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, and enforcement can be carried out by the Department of Environmental Protection or local government agencies.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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